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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.15, 545.13 and 237.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.15, 545.13 and 237.62 is: 327.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.15 : 545.13 = 237.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.15/545.13 = 237.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.15x = 545.13 × 237.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.15x = 129,533.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,533.79/395.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.81

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